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200: I Owe You An Honest Update

200: I Owe You An Honest Update

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I wanted to give you a real update. I talk openly about the struggles, lessons, and decisions happening behind the scenes and where I want to take the podcast next. If you have been listening for a while, th...

199: The Data Job Scams Are Out of Control

199: The Data Job Scams Are Out of Control

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! There’s a massive data job scam happening right now, and most applicants don’t realize they’re being targeted. I break down how these scams work, what scammers want, and the biggest red flags so you don’t wa...

198: You're not ready for the next phase of data analytics

198: You're not ready for the next phase of data analytics

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! AI is advancing fast, and most data analysts aren't ready for what's coming. But here's the thing: AI won't replace you, it'll just change how you work. I break down what the future of data analytics actuall...

197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)

197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! If you’ve ever dreamed of working in sports analytics, this episode is for you. Nick walks through how he got hired by doing the work first, plus advice for breaking into the field and hopes for a strong Red...

196: I wish I knew this before I learned SQL

196: I wish I knew this before I learned SQL

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I spent a lot of time learning SQL the hard way. Knowing a few key ideas sooner would have changed everything. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareer...

195: If I Wanted To Become a Data Analyst in 2026, This Is What I'd Do

195: If I Wanted To Become a Data Analyst in 2026, This Is What I'd Do

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Here is how I would approach becoming a data analyst in 2026 if I were starting over. Focusing on the right fundamentals early changes everything. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in you...

194: I Asked 3 Data Analysts How They ACTUALLY Got Hired

194: I Asked 3 Data Analysts How They ACTUALLY Got Hired

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Over the past few years, I’ve interviewed some of the smartest people in data. You’ll hear three real stories of people with no experience landing their first data job, and exactly how they did it. 💌 Join 3...

193: My HONEST Thoughts on The Data Job Market in 2026

193: My HONEST Thoughts on The Data Job Market in 2026

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Breaking into data feels harder than ever right now. I break down the real trends shaping the data job market in 2026 and what they mean for your career. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips...

192: Will Data Analysts Survive 2026? 3 Major Predictions

192: Will Data Analysts Survive 2026? 3 Major Predictions

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Unsure if data analytics is still worth it in 2026? These 3 predictions explain what’s actually happening. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjump...

191: I helped this beginner become a data analyst (Jordan Temple)

191: I helped this beginner become a data analyst (Jordan Temple)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Most aspiring data analysts struggle with knowing what projects to build. This list of 5 projects spans beginner to advanced levels and is designed to impress recruiters and hiring managers. 💌 Join 30k+ asp...

190: How I Went From Ignored to In-Demand as a Data Analyst

190: How I Went From Ignored to In-Demand as a Data Analyst

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I went from ignored to hired by changing my strategy. These are the 3 steps that did it. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newslett...

189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains)

189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Andrei Kurtuy is the cofounder of Novorésumé and has reviewed thousands of resumes from data professionals, from Amazon analysts to complete beginners, and he keeps seeing the same avoidable mistake. In this...

188: 7 Brutal Myths About Landing a Data Job That Are Keeping You Stuck

188: 7 Brutal Myths About Landing a Data Job That Are Keeping You Stuck

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I unpacked the 7 biggest myths circulating in the data career space and reveal what actually matters when trying to land your first role. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox w...

187: Would You Survive This Data Analyst Interview?

187: Would You Survive This Data Analyst Interview?

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Can You Pass This Data Analyst Interview? 🖥️ Build your own app with Replit: https://replit.com/refer/AveryData 👔 Mock Interview Platform: https://interviewsimulator.io 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts ...

186: I analyzed 6,512 data analytics jobs – here’s where you’re most likely to get hired

186: I analyzed 6,512 data analytics jobs – here’s where you’re most likely to get hired

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I wouldn't try to become a data analyst next here. Here's 4 reasons why and what I'd do instead. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/...

185: How I Would Become a Data Analyst in 2026 (if I had to start over again)

185: How I Would Become a Data Analyst in 2026 (if I had to start over again)

🏆 Follow this roadmap w/ The Data Analytics Accelerator (My Bootcamp): https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:19 - Step 1: Skills 02:33 - Step 2: Data Roles 06:38 - Step 3: Projects 10:22 - Step 4: Portfolio 13:20 - Step 5: Resume & LinkedIn 17:59 - Step 6: Job Hunting 21:12 - Step...

184: What I’d Learn Instead of Data Science in 2026

184: What I’d Learn Instead of Data Science in 2026

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I wouldn't try to become a data analyst next here. Here's 4 reasons why and what I'd do instead. 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00...

183: Struggling To Find Data Jobs? Try This Free Tool I Built

183: Struggling To Find Data Jobs? Try This Free Tool I Built

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I built you a free tool that matches you to open data jobs! I built it using a low-code analytics tool called KNIME. Learn how I built it & how you can build your own! 👔 Try the Resume to Job Match App:...

182: This Data Analyst Has Analyzed 1M+ Songs (here’s everything he knows)

182: This Data Analyst Has Analyzed 1M+ Songs (here’s everything he knows)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Data meets music 🎶 — Avery sits down with Chris Reba, a data analyst who’s studied over 1 million songs, to reveal what the numbers say about how hits are made. From uncovering Billboard chart fraud to expl...

181: I Got 285 Data Analyst Applications. Here's Who I Hired.

181: I Got 285 Data Analyst Applications. Here's Who I Hired.

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I'll walk you through the exact data analyst job hiring pipeline from a hiring manager's perspective & show you how to NOT get rejected. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbo...